Childminder in Bradford

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending this warm and welcoming setting. They arrive happily to a warm greeting. The childminder meets children's individual needs and understands their interests. This helps children to feel safe and secure and motivates them to learn. Children have choices in their play and tidy up after themselves. They understand that boundaries are in place to keep them safe.

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The provision is good

Children learn to communicate well through the skilful encouragement of the childminder. For example, he asks what toppings the children would like when making pizzas for lunch. He recalls and repeats words, so children have a clear understanding of what the word sounds like and its meaning. Children demonstrate a wonderful vocabulary and can use these in context within conversations.

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The provision is good

Children learn mathematical language through counting and comparing resources. For example, children count how many tomatoes they want on their pizza. They compare the size of the dinosaurs by looking at the footprints in the soil as they play. Children compare the length of their dough to see who has rolled it the longest. Children confidently use mathematical language in their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum is embedded throughout his practice. For example, children's independence is promoted as they put on their coats and shoes. Children make independent choices in what resources they access. The childminder uses every opportunity to introduce new words and learning in all activities. As a result, children are making good progress in their learning and development, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder has completed all mandatory training, such as safeguarding training and first aid. However, training opportunities to stay up to date with changes in the sector have not been explored to sharpen the childminder's skills and knowledge and raise the quality of teaching even further. n Children develop their fine motor skills ready for writing. For example, children use small paintbrushes to water paint wooden blocks. Children mix soil into the

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water then work together to carefully paint this onto a plastic chair. Children develop a good pincer grip while developing their physical skills. n Regular assessment of children's learning and development is carried out by the childminder to ensure that children are making good progress. The development checks for children aged between two and three years are shared with parents and health visitors. n Children of all ages take part in a wide variety of exciting trips. Younger children learn to socialise and make friends at local playgroups, parks and farms. Older

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need to do better?

5 April 2023 children enjoy more challenging and creative activities, such as climbing and making go-carts. This provides children with a wealth of experiences to build their skills and knowledge on. n Children learn about good oral health. They are encouraged to brush their teeth after mealtimes. In addition, children access resources to practise their skills and learn about the role of the dentist. This supports good health practices. n The childminder and his co-childminder undertake comprehensive training to ensure that they can effectively meet the medical needs of the children they care for. n The childminder gets to know children well through an effective settling-in process and ongoing communication with parents. This ensures the childminder knows and understands each child's individual needs, including health requirements prior to them starting. As a result, children quickly settle into their

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daily routines. n The childminder has a wonderful partnership with parents. Parents expressed how they feel secure in the knowledge that their children are happy and making good progress in their learning while in the care of the childminder. They are kept up to date with their child's routine and developmental progress. Parents value the many trips and experiences that their children access with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge of his safeguarding responsibilities and knows the signs and symptoms of abuse. He has a good awareness of who to make a referral to, if required. The childminder has a good knowledge of indicators that a child could be at risk of extreme views or behaviours. He understands the relevant agencies to refer to with his concerns. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to ensure that the premises remain safe and suitable for children. He makes sure that the environment is clean, to protect children from illness and accidents.

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should:

n explore training opportunities further to update and extend knowledge and teaching skills to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410327 Local authority Bradford Inspection number 10284689 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. He works with his wife who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences in the setting, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about their experiences in the setting. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n A meeting was held with the childminder. This included a review of relevant documentation, including suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

5 April 2023 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

5 April 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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